Compare/Kubota M5-091 vs Kubota ME9000

Kubota M5-091 vs Kubota ME9000

Verdict: Kubota M5-091 vs Kubota ME9000

The Kubota M5-091 and the Kubota ME9000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota ME9000 leads on rated power with 94 hp against 93 hp. Kubota M5-091 is the lighter machine (5,622 kg vs 7,561 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5-091 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M5-091 is the newer design (2015 vs 2003). In short: choose the Kubota ME9000 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M5-091 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

93 hp

94 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six synchronized gears in two ranges with electro-hydraulic shuttle shift.Reference

With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

mechanical front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Variants

M5N-091

narrow profileReference

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ME9000DTH-L

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low-profileReference

Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

12.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

69.0 kWReference

69.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

63.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, and selective catalytic reductionReference

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Power (net)

63.8 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

69.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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ROPS Rated RPM

2400Reference

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Cab Rated RPM

2600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4Reference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

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Aspiration

TurbochargedReference

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Cooling system

IntercoolerReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Power (gross)

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69.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

12 x 12Reference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

60.6 kWReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 or 3Reference

ROPS Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

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Cab Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3299 kgReference

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Rear Arms

telescopic lower link ends and stabilizersReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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3999 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

5622 to 6900 poundsReference

7561 to 8444 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5-18Reference

12.4R24Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.5-18. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

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2WD Length

397 cmReference

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4WD Length

395 cmReference

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2WD Width

196 cmReference

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4WD Width

198 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

250 cmReference

252 cmReference

Height (cab)

254 cmReference

256 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

47 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

151 to 162 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

157 to 186 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2550 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2740 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2940 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3129 kgReference

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Rear tire

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16.9R34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

DTL Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 360/70R20. Rear: 480/70R28Reference

Length

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389 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Front tread

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150 to 161 cmReference

ROPS

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3556 kgReference

Cab

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3830 kgReference

DTL

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3429 kgReference

Kubota M5-091 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

60Reference

45Reference

Cab Charging amps

80Reference

60Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Alternator size

80 AReference

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General

Make & Model

KUBOTA @ V3,800CR-TIEF4Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

3,769 ccReference

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Power

Max Power

92.5 hpReference

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Rated Power

92.5 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

76 hpReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

64.3 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Telescopic lower link ends, Telescoping StabilizersReference

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Remote Valves

3Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Cat IIReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

draft (top link sensing)Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

2,285 mmReference

225 cmReference

Height Over Cab

2,545 mmReference

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Height Over ROPS

2,510 mmReference

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Overall Height

2,545 mmReference

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Overall Length

3,975 mmReference

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Overall Width

1,990 mmReference

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Front axle clearance

520 mmReference

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Turning radius

4.2 mReference

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Overall weight

3,129.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

R1Reference

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Front Wheel Type

R1/F2Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.